First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )
The Extended Control List (ECL) feature of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Lotus Notes Client R5 allows malicious web site operators to determine the existence of files on the client by measuring delays in the execution of the getSystemResource method.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM Lotus Notes | =r5 |
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The severity of CVE-2000-1117 is classified as medium due to its potential for file existence disclosure.
To fix CVE-2000-1117, upgrading to a newer version of Lotus Notes that does not utilize the affected Extended Control List feature is recommended.
CVE-2000-1117 specifically affects IBM Lotus Notes version R5.
CVE-2000-1117 is a file disclosure vulnerability that allows remote attackers to determine file existence.
Yes, CVE-2000-1117 can be exploited remotely by malicious website operators through the Java Virtual Machine.